He met a number of winners of the "Mohammed bin Rashid Knowledge Award" for the year 2022

Mohammed bin Rashid: The UAE pays great attention to investing in preparing new generations of young scientists

  • Mohammed bin Rashid during his meeting with a number of winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award for the year 2022. WAM

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed his appreciation for science and scientists and their role in laying the foundations of civilization and advancing the march of humanity forward, appreciating the contributions of scientists in various vital fields, which always remain the subject of all honor and appreciation in the UAE. In light of its keenness to be an influential partner in the production of science and modern knowledge by preparing and graduating generations of young scientists, especially specialists in future sciences, and its endeavor to remain a platform for scientists, their ideas and innovations that illuminate the path of nations and peoples towards the future.

His Highness said: “The UAE, since its establishment, has exalted the value of science and granted scientists all the attention and appreciation .. The UAE will remain a destination for scientists that stimulates every thought that serves man, advances the progress of humanity and addresses the challenges it faces … Science is the pillar of life, the pillar of civilization and the light that shines The paths of nations and peoples towards the future.

This came during the weekly majlis of His Highness yesterday at the Zabeel Palace in Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, and a number of Their Highnesses Sheikhs, Ministers and Directors General of Government Departments, Authorities and Institutions in Dubai.

During the council, His Highness the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai met with a number of winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award for the year 2022, in its seventh session, which is awarded annually in honor of those with distinguished achievements and contributions in the field of knowledge dissemination and production in a way that supports building a knowledge economy. and promote sustainable development efforts at the regional and global levels.

His Highness congratulated the winners, noting the important scientific contributions they made, and the institutions they represent, and their efforts to raise the flag of science and consolidate its role in serving humanity, calling on them to continue their endeavors in the paths of science to enable humanity to move towards a bright tomorrow in which peoples will enjoy. Earth with balanced opportunities of sophistication, progress and prosperity.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that the UAE pays great attention to investing in preparing new generations of young scientists as a strategic priority, as they are a national wealth and the real bet in keeping pace with global development, with a primary focus on future scientific sectors, including space science and applications. Modern technology in which the UAE has made great progress in accordance with the best international standards and practices.

For their part, the winners of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award for the year 2022 expressed their deep thanks and appreciation to His Highness, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and their pride in this meeting, which reflects the extent of His Highness's keenness to encourage science and scientists, and the hospitality granted by the UAE to their contributions in appreciation of their giving. Scientific and cognitive, then this high-level appreciation is an incentive for more giving and making more efforts to come up with ideas and solutions that contribute to the improvement of human life.

The meeting was attended by the Director General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center, Salem Humaid Al-Marri, on behalf of the Emirates Mars Exploration Project team, the “Probe of Hope”, the first Arab mission to reach the orbit of Mars as part of an unprecedented historical Emirati and Arab achievement achieved in the year 2021, and the Chinese scientist Dr. Zhang Yongchen, owner of Distinguished achievements in the field of epidemic and virus control research and his contributions to supporting research on the “Covid-19” virus, and Countess Franziska Castel, representative of the “Lindau Conference for Nobel Prize Winners”, which annually brings together 50 Nobel Prize winners with about 500 young scientists from around the world, to encourage The transfer of knowledge and experience between generations.

• Winners of the «Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Knowledge»: The meeting reflects the extent of Mohammed bin Rashid's keenness to encourage science and scholars.

Vice President of the State:

• "The UAE will remain a destination for scholars, stimulating every thought that serves people, advances the progress of humanity and addresses the challenges it faces."

• "Science is the pillar of life and the pillar of civilization and the light that illuminates the paths of nations and peoples towards the future."


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